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Senior Recruitment Consultant | Design, Automation, Project, and Engineering Manager Roles
I am working an exclusive client that specialises in the design, manufacture & after sales service support of isolator systems for micro-environments (aseptic) & containment of highly potent drug product. The company is based in Cork and delivers worldwide to leading pharmaceutical companies. The client is looking for someone with robust experience in managing mechanical design teams to tight deadlines, and also having excellent communication skills when in front of blue chip clients.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Orientation
• Understands and internalises customer needs; translates into operational plans
• Builds long-term client trust through reliability, responsiveness, and tailored solutions
• Prioritises customer experience in every operational decision
Project & Program Management
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple engineering projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, quality, and timelines with a customer centric lens
• Work cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to align technical deliverables with project milestones
• Manages evolving customer requirements without compromising quality or timelines
• Aligns engineering, delivery, and support teams under unified customer goals
• Manages resources flexibly to meet project-based demand variability
• Establish and maintain engineering workflows, documentation standards, and internal design quality processes
• Identify opportunities to reduce design cycle time, improve cost-efficiency, and enhance product quality
• Support strategic initiatives including modular platform development, design-to-cost programs, and digitalisation
People & Communication
• Manages internal and external stakeholders through clear, empathetic communication
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical innovation
Systems & Tools
• Uses technology for visibility, forecasting, and reporting
• Leverages KPIs to track performance and support decisions
• Drive the use of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and design standardization practices to enhance design efficiency
Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Understands business models, margins, and customer lifetime value
• Aligns day-to-day operations with broader customer relationship strategy
Requirements
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in a fast-paced, project-based engineering or manufacturing environment is essential with a strong focus on leadership/ managerial experience
• Demonstrated success delivering technical projects in a manufacturing or equipment fabrication environment
• Strong understanding of design for GMP environments, preferably in pharmaceutical or life sciences
• Proficient in 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidEdge) and engineering documentation
• Strong people leadership, project coordination, and communication skills
• High attention to detail with a structured and proactive approach to problem-solving
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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